#defensive-matchups

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Maple Leafs Hotstove
1 month ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner's usage since his return, PK & PP adjustments ahead of the playoffs, and load-management considerations - Maple Leafs Notebook

Sheldon Keefe's playoff approach, Marner's impact on penalty kill, Marner's increased ice time, Tavares' defensive matchups [ more ]
Maple Leafs Hotstove
1 month ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe on spreading Matthews, Marner, and Nylander on three separate lines: "We know Mitch with Auston works... We can go to that at any time... This spreads out our scoring depth really well"

Spreading out the lineup for scoring depth and flexibility.
Using Marner's return strategically for defensive matchups and playoff preparations. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
LA Lakers

Lakers know Pelicans present problems in rematch, but so does complacency

The Lakers face tough defensive matchups against key Pelicans players and must avoid complacency, potentially considering strategic losses for playoff seeding. [ more ]
Newsday
2 months ago
New York Knicks

Knicks' Josh Hart gripes and jokes and gives it everything he has on the court

Josh Hart embraces tough defensive matchups despite joking about not wanting to guard certain players.
Hart's willingness to take on challenges and adapt to different defensive assignments contributes to his effectiveness on the court. [ more ]
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